Magic Pill, Episode #18: Time For A Game Of 'Fitness Fact Or Fiction'07:13

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For a change of pace, today's episode features a game show we call "Fitness Fact or Fiction." (We were calling it "Fact or Crap" like the board game, but that seemed a little crude.) You can test your knowledge and learn a few more facts at the same time. And it's a small blow against all the fitness misinformation that's floating around out there. Listen to the full episode above.

A Closer Look

Some samples: Are these fact or fiction?

I can lose tummy fat by doing sit-ups.

If a woman lifts weights she could "bulk up."

Running is enough exercise; I don't need to do anything else.

I need a supplement drink before and after my (45-minute-long) workout

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